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Kamaru Usman hits back at UFC enemy Conor McGregor, claims he turned down fights: ‘I gave him two opportunities’

Kamaru Usman claims Conor McGregor rejected two opportunities to fight him in the UFC Former undisputed welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has hit back at former two-division gold holder, Conor McGregor amid a recent…

Former undisputed welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has hit back at former two-division gold holder, Conor McGregor amid a recent scatching attack from the Dubliner, claiming the incoming UFC 303 headliner rejected two opportunities to fight him during his run atop the 170lbs weight division.

Usman, who still retains the number one rank at the welterweight limit, last featured a division higher at middleweight back in October of last year, suffering his third consecutive loss in the form of a controversial majority decision defeat against the unbeaten, Khamzat Chimaev.

Kamaru Usman branded best welterweight of all time by UFC boss you cannot deny that — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

As for former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor, the veteran striker is finally set to snap an almost-three year hiatus from the Octagon at the end of next month during International Fight Week, tackling former title chaser, Michael Chandler in a long-anticipated pairing.

Kamaru Usman hits back at Conor McGregor with a stark revalation

And firing shots at a host of foes and fellow UFC stars this week during a live stream session, McGregor rekindled his rivalry with Usman, claiming the Auchi native was “nobody” to him anymore, despite campaigning for a title fight against the former pound-for-pound number one on numerous occasions.

Kamaru Usman vows to reclaim UFC title If I want to I will be champion again — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

According to ONX Labs trainee, Usman to boot, McGregor did have that opportunity to stand opposite him twice in a bid to become the first three-weight champion in UFC history, allegedly he ultimately turned both fights down.

Conor McGregor issued warning ahead of UFC 303 return he's in for a long night — Mandatory Credit: Icon Sportswire

“What I have a little issue with is when you come around and say, ‘He’s a bum’, you can’t say that, Conor (McGregor),’ Kamaru Usman said on his YouTube channel. “I didn’t kick him when he was down, he’s had run ins with the law, he’s had back-to-back incidents and situations but you never heard me sit there and kick him while he was down.”

“I’m not a bum, clearly, because if you wanted the opportunity to fight me, I gave Conor two opportunities to fight me while I was champion,” Kamaru Usman explained. “What he needs to be worried about is Michael Chandler, because Michael Chandler is training and Conor, you need to put that whiskey bottle down and you need to get to training. This isn’t the time, this doesn’t call for you trolling.”

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Ilia Topuria targeting September clash with BMF titleholder Max Holloway: ‘We are in the conversations’

Ilia Topuria knows the who. Now he’s just waiting on the when. After Max Holloway’s incredible buzzer-beating KO of…

Ilia Topuria knows the who. Now he’s just waiting on the when.

After Max Holloway’s incredible buzzer-beating KO of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, ‘Blessed’ was all but guaranteed a chance to challenge ‘El Matador’ for the featherweight title.

During a recent interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Topuria revealed that Holloway will be his first challenger with a target date of September, presumably at UFC 306 when the promotion makes its debut inside The Sphere in Las Vegas.

“My target is to come back in September. Right now we are in the conversations,” Holloway said. “If Max Holloway is able to fight in September, we have a fight. If not, maybe we are going to the end of the year or something like that. I want to fight as soon as possible because next year I wanna fight in Spain.”

Though he has yet to defend his 145-pound crown since his sensational second-round knockout of Alexander Volkanovski in February, Ilia Topuria is already making an itinerary that will take him into 2025 and beyond.

Once he takes care of some business with Holloway, the Georgian has his sights set on a big-money matchup with Irish megastar Conor McGregor.

“I hope to defend the belt with Max Holloway, and then I wanna fight with Conor McGregor,” Topuria added. “It’s gonna be the biggest fight in MMA history.”

Ilia Topuria not interested in a superfight with Islam makhachev… for now

Topuria is even open to a potential scrap with Islam Makhachev — assuming the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ continues to reign over the lightweight division with an iron fist.

“Maybe [I could fight Islam] in the future,” Topuria said. “Right now I just see the Max Holloway fight, the Conor fight. Maybe if [Islam] keeps defending the belt and he keeps becoming bigger and bigger, maybe one day we can see that fight too. But for the moment he’s not in my list.”

Conor McGregor negotiating new contract ahead of UFC 303 fight return: ‘Let’s see what happens’

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed he is currently negotiating a new contract ahead of his return to…

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed he is currently negotiating a new contract ahead of his return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 next month, confirming he retains just two fights on his current deal.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight titleholder, has been sidelined for almost three-years, fracturing his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Conor McGregor backed to fight for 165lbs title at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

And slated to return during International Fight Week at the end of next month, Dublin striker, McGregor headlines in his return to the welterweight limit, taking on former lightweight title chaser, Chandler.

Finally booking his comeback, McGregor retains just two fights on his current deal with the Dana White-led promotion, however, has been heavily linked with a move to both professional boxing, in the form of lucrative pairings in an almost-residency in Saudi Arabia.

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Conor McGregor talks new UFC contract talks

However, overnight, McGregor confirmed he is currently negotiating a new contract with the UFC ahead of his return next month.

“I have two fights left on my UFC contract,” Conor McGregor said during a Duelbits live stream. “We’re currently in negotiation stage with the UFC. Let’s see what happens. Let’s see what takes place.”

Laying out his plans beyond his UFC 303 fight with Chandler, McGregor still insists he wants to face-off with an opponent in a historic Las Vegas Sphere card in September.

“June 29., September 5. – Mexican Independence Day – and then December,” Conor McGregor explained. “Three bouts this year. Now, I’ll say this, God willing, because life has shown me sometimes different – with injuries and madness takes place. Please God, three bouts. June 29., September 5., and then something tasty in December, end of year.”

In terms of a potential end-of-year comeback, McGregor received an offer overnight to boot from incumbent welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, with the Birmingham native suggesting the pair square off in an historic championship fight at Madison Square Garden this annum.

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UFC’s Conor McGregor Blasts Leon Edwards and ‘Another F–king Decision Guy’ Belal

Conor McGregor isn’t a fan of fighters who take things to the cards. The UFC star blasted Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad during a recent live stream, calling…

Conor McGregor ‘Ecstatic and delighted’ amid Khabib Nurmagomedov’s alleged tax issues: ‘That’s rat behavior’

Conor McGregor will be open to welcoming back Khabib Nurmagomedov to the Octagon, as it’s reported the Dagestani native…

Conor McGregor will be open to welcoming back Khabib Nurmagomedov to the Octagon, as it’s reported the Dagestani native has unpaid taxes.

According to reports, Nurmagomedov has allegedly been under investigation for underpaying his business taxes at an estimated $300 million rubles ($3.3 million United States dollars). Following the reports of the news, McGregor spoke about it and says he hopes that leads to Nurmagomedov returning as he wants that fight back.

“That’s typical rat behavior,” Conor McGregor said on a Duelbits live stream. “Scurrying rat. So, he has bills to pay. Two main events or something he has in the UFC and he owes his b*llocks to the Russian government. So, he’s gonna pay his f—kin’ money that he owes instead of siphoning it out through to other countries. I’m ecstatic and delighted that that’s coming on top of him.

Conor McGregor hits out at UFC enemy Khabib Nurmagomedov for retiring he's a little fool he went running — Mandatory Credit: Stephen McCarthy

“We all will welcome him back into the fight game where he’s ran from,” McGregor continued. “It’s a rat trap. The rat trap has been set. We’re excited about that and to see where it goes. We noticed a little rat scurrying on back. We see him back around. The fat rat we call him.”

McGregor and Nurmagomedov fought back at UFC 229 in 2018 and it was ‘The Eagle’ who won by fourth-round submission to defend his lightweight title. Nuragomedov fought two more times and then retired following his submission win over Justin Gaethje.

Conor McGregor set for highly-anticipated return

Conor McGregor will be ending his three-year layoff on June 29 when he headlines UFC 303 against Michael Chandler.

McGregor has not competed since July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. Before that, he was knocked out by Poirier after a 40-second TKO win over Donald Cerrone in his return to MMA after his loss to Nurmagomedov.

Ticket prices described as "criminal" for UFC 303 as Conor McGregor return set to land +$20,000,000 gate — Mandatory Credit: Mike Strobe

McGregor is the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion and holds notable wins over Eddie Alvarez, Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes, Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway, and Nate Diaz among others.

Conor McGregor, UFC Discuss New Contract Ahead of Michael Chandler Fight at UFC 303

Ahead of his return fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 after a three-year layoff, Conor McGregor is looking to sign a new deal with UFC. Speaking on a…